Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
UK
Contact person: Mrs Ann Spence
E-mail: procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Buckinghamshire Council Adult Skills Fund & Free Courses for Jobs 2026/27
Reference number: itt_89261
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Buckinghamshire Council has awarded contracts for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Council Adult Skills Fund & Free Courses for Jobs 2026/27 in two Programmes: Programme 1 - Devolved Adult Skills Fund (ASF)Programme 2 - Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ)The procurement was undertaken as a further competition from Crown Commercial Services Adult Skills and Learning Dynamic Purchasing System Reference RM6328. CCS Portal Ref itt_89261.Providers were limited to being awarded contracts for a maximum of two priority skill sectors in Programme 1 ASF and a maximum of two priority skill sectors in Programme 2 FCFJ.The start date of the contracts is 1st August 2026. The term of the contracts is one year with the option to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding availability, completion of financial due diligence and all necessary approvals.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
637 768.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
1 275 536.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Buckinghamshire Council has awarded contracts for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Council Adult Skills Fund & Free Courses for Jobs 2026/27 in two Programmes: Programme 1 - Devolved Adult Skills Fund (ASF)Programme 2 - Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ)The procurement was undertaken as a further competition from Crown Commercial Services Adult Skills and Learning Dynamic Purchasing System Reference RM6328. CCS Portal Ref itt_89261.Providers were limited to being awarded contracts for a maximum of two priority skill sectors in Programme 1 ASF and a maximum of two priority skill sectors in Programme 2 FCFJ.The start date of the contracts is 1st August 2026. The term of the contracts is one year with the option to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding availability, completion of financial due diligence and all necessary approvals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for an additional 12 months after the initial 12 month contract term.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-021922
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1. Programme 1 ASF Work Readiness
Title: Programme 1 ASF Work Readiness
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AKG (UK) Learning Ltd
Room 471, Building 4 North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South,
London
N11 1GN
UK
NUTS: UKI71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
43 200.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
86 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2. Programme 2 FCFJ Leadership & Management
Title: Programme 2 FCFJ Leadership & Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AKG (UK) Learning Ltd
Room 471, Building 4 North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South,
London
N11 1GN
UK
NUTS: UKI71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
54 934.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
109 868.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3. Programme 1 ASF Digital skills for work & AI
Title: Programme 1 ASF Digital skills for work & AI
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JBC Skills Training Ltd
Stoneleigh House, 66-70 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon,
Coventry
CV5 6EJ
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
122 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
244 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4. Programme 2 FCFJ Digital skills for work & AI
Title: Programme 2 FCFJ Digital skills for work & AI
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JBC Skills Training Ltd
Stoneleigh House, 66-70 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon,
Coventry
CV5 6EJ
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
30 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
60 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5. Programme 1 ASF English and Maths
Title: Programme 1 ASF English and Maths
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Professional Training Solutions Limited
Office 2, Tweed House, Park Lane, Swanley,
Kent
BR8 8DT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
82 500.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
165 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6. Programme 1 ASF Health & Social Care
Title: Programme 1 ASF Health & Social Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Professional Training Solutions Limited
Office 2, Tweed House, Park Lane, Swanley,
Kent
BR8 8DT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
82 500.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
165 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7. Programme 2 FCFJ Health & Social Care
Title: Programme 2 FCFJ Health & Social Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Professional Training Solutions Limited
Office 2, Tweed House, Park Lane, Swanley,
Kent
BR8 8DT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
54 934.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
109 868.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8. Programme 1 ASF Construction
Title: Programme 1 ASF Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Power Training Limited
Corner Chambers, High Street West,
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
SR1 1TX
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
42 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
84 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9. Programme 1 ASF Warehousing and distribution
Title: Programme 1 ASF Warehousing and distribution
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Power Training Limited
Corner Chambers, High Street West,
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
SR1 1TX
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
82 500.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
165 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10. Programme 1 ASF ESOL
Title: Programme 1 ASF ESOL
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martinex Limited, T/A Burleigh College
Britannia House 1-11 Glenthorne Road, Hammersmith,
London
W6 0LH
UK
NUTS: UKI33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
43 200.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
86 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The maximum contracts value of £1,275,536 in Section II.1.7 covers the 12 month initial term and the option to extend for a further 12 months.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
UK
E-mail: procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/07/2026